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According to Wards, the U.S. sales of diesel-powered cars and trucks have grown 41 percent in the past five years to almost 409,000 last year. The top selling diesel model in the United States is the Ford F-Series, followed by its competitor, the Ram Ram Pickup, and not at all surprisingly, the VW Jetta. With 10,276 units, the BMW X5 is the first premium model in the Top Selling Diesel list, followed with 6,688 units by Mercedes-Benz GL. In a previous review, our own Chuck Vossler describes the heart of the X5 diesel: The BMW X5 35d’s diesel motor, internal code name M57TU, is an inline-6 cylinder 3.0-liter with an aluminum alloy block. It has 4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead cams and sequential twin turbochargers. Third-generation Piezo common rail direct injection pumps fuel in at 26,000 psi. The X5 35d motor produces peak 265 horsepower at 4200 rpm. An impressive 425 lb-ft of torque is available from 1,750 rpm through 2,250 rpm. The M57TU has a compression ratio of 16.5:1 and produces 88.3 hp per liter. The BMW M57 diesel hustles the X5 35d 0-60 in 6.9 seconds and yields 26 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg for the city. Add in a fuel capacity of 22.5 gallons and you get a theoretical, bladder busting highway range of 585 miles. [Comparison: 2012 BMW X5 35d vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel] The next generation BMW X5 due out this summer will continue to be offered with the xDrive35d option, but it remains unknown if the model will be available at market launch. Brand Model 2012 Sales Ford F-Series 105,239 Ram Ram Pickup 87,722 Volkswagen Jetta 48,099 Chevrolet Silverado 43,015 Volkswagen Passat 26,469 GMC Sierra 21,792 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van 20,929 BMW X5 10,276 Volkswagen Golf 10,043 Mercedes-Benz GL 6,688 Source: Ward’s AutoInfoBank The article BMW X5 diesel lands on Top Selling Diesel list appeared first on BMW BLOG

This is one extreme 1 Series Coupe (E82) build! It has received a heart transplant and is now powered by a turbocharged S54 motor, good for approximately 800 WRHP! Here are the full build specs so far: Chassis: - 2012 make factory new bodyshell- Glassfiber bodykit and doors- Carbonfiber hood, roof, trunk, inner fenders and dash Suspension/subframe: -E92 front and rear subframe incl diff and electric steering-Custom K-sport E92 M3 spec coilovers-K-sport 356mm front and 330mm rear brakes-Custom exhaust with twin pipes-noname wheels Interior -Sparco bucket seats and 6 point harness-E30 carbondash-Dashllogger-Pedalbox-Hydraulic handbrake Engine: -S54B32 fully forged block internals , CP pistons, H rods, ARPs ++-Stock cylinder head w/blocked and removed VANOS-PPF S38 turbo tubular manifold with S54 flange-Homemade aluminium 5mm plenum-Turboservice T4 SX1000 turbo-Megasquirt EMS-Tilton 3 disc clutch-6 speed E46 M3 transmission

BMW revealed a new special edition designed for the Japanese market, this time based on the new 7 Series sedan. We talk about the BMW 7 Series V12 Bi-turbo, a model powered by a 6.0-liter V12 powerplant producing 554 horsepower. In terms of styling, the German company provides new front and rear bumpers, revised side [...]The post BMW debuts new 7 Series V12 Bi-Turbo edition in Japan appeared first on BMWCoop | BMW Blog, BMW News, BMW Reviews.

Here is the official pricing guide for the 2014 3 Series Sedan (F30) [download PDF below]. The pricing listed in the guide is effective May 20, 2013. Here are the 2014 price increases: - 328i increases $600- 328i xdrive increases $600- 335i increases $400- 335i xDrive increases $400 Newly available for the 2014 model year is the 328d sedan [official details], priced starting at $40,600. Also of note is that the Modern Line has been eliminated. Production of the 2014 3 Series models will begin in July.

Steve Sutcliffe of Autocar takes the Alpina B6 and the Nissan GT-R for a track (Brands Hatch) and open roads comparison.

Here’s a rare look at the BMW M3 Carbon Edition. It’s a rare sighting because 1) it was only sold in China and 2) only 111 units were sold in total. The M3 Carbon Edition limited run model cost 1.23 million yuan (approximately $189,000 USD), went on sale in July of 2011. It joined the M3 Matte Edition and M3 Tiger Edition as Chinese-market only M3 editions. Its exterior featured carbon fiber roof, BMW Performance front lip splitters, trunk spoiler, hood inlet surrounds, mineral white paint, black racing stripes and Carbon Edition logo on the doors and door sills, as well as gloss black 19″ Style 220 M3 wheels. The interior featured genuine carbon fiber dashboard trim, each embossed with a “Carbon Edition One of 111″ logo, white leather on doors and center console, as well as a white stripe and white stitching for the seats. The headrests also feature a carbon fiber patterned material. There are no performance upgrades (unless you count the carbon fiber) to go along the cosmetic enhancements. Powering the M3 Carbon Edition is the standard 4.0L V8, matched to the DCT transmission.

Some more details have been shed on the 2014 BMW M3 thanks to leaked information. As always, the M3 will be powerful and fast around the corners, while also preserving the cool look we have grown accustomed to. According to the source, the 2014 BMW M3 will sport under the hood a six cylinder, 3.0 [...]The post The 2014 BMW M3 will be lighter and more powerful appeared first on BMWCoop | BMW Blog, BMW News, BMW Reviews.

Special painted BMWs are always a treat and one of our favorite colors on an M3 model is the Dakar Yellow. The 2011 BMW M3 Coupe belongs to forum member Esquire and it was fitted with Black Novillo, Carbon Leather trim, DCT and the aggressive looking Competition Package. Along with your standard options, the proud owner of the M3 decided to give the car a racing-like treatment with a series of power and visual upgrades. To showcase some of those mods, here is a photo gallery below along with a full list of parts added: Performance Mods * ESS VT2-625 Supercharger (w/custom Satin Black & Gloss Dakar Yellow Manifold + Gloss Yellow Blower) * Akrapovic Evolution Titanium Exhaust System for e9x M3, complete with 100cpi catalytic converters * Akrapovic Delete-R * ESS Performance Software Tune Aesthetic Mods * M-Stitched DCT & e-brake boot * IND Gloss Black Kidney Grilles * IND Gloss Black Fender Gilles * IND Matching Keyhole Cover * Color-matched Front Reflectors * Huper Optik Ceramic Tint (40 all around / 50 front windshield) * Vorsteiner CSL style Bootlid Trunk – Dakar Yellow * Challenge GT “Race” Carbon Rear Diffuser * Revinora r-CRT front lip – 1×1 Carbon Fiber Weave * BMW Individual Piano Black trim + Custom Piano Black Center Console Lighting Mods * OSS Designs v2.0 High Powered Angel Eyes w/ Full Blackout in Semi-Gloss * MTEC 6k Crystal White Bulbs * GP Thunder Cornering Bulbs Wheel & Suspension Mods * KW Clubsport Coilovers * Satin Black Powder Coated ZCP’s * Macht Schnell Spacers – 15mm front / 15 mm rear Previously Installed but removed * AngeliBright v4.0 10W LED Angel Eye upgrade * BMW Edition Black Chrome Front Grilles * BMW Edition Black Chrome Side Markers * Mach Schnell Rear Spacers 12mm * Macht Schnell S65B40 M3 High Performance Air Filter * Macht Schnell M3 S65 Performance Underdrive Pulleys * Macht Schnell Stage 2 Air Intake The article Esquire’s Dakar Yellow BMW M3 Coupe – Photo Gallery appeared first on BMW BLOG

Black and Yellow - A nighttime photo shoot in Esquire’s Dakar Yellow E92 M3 coupe.

This summer, the new 2014 BMW M3 will make its world debut. Most of the design details are fairly known at the moment and rendering artists continue to improve upon the latest spy photos or insider information. These new digital impressions from AutoExpress UK give us a fairly realistic look at the final design cues of the new F80 M3. As seen on the facelifted M5 or the M6 Gran Coupe, all future M cars will have the M designation on the front grille as well as the boot rump. According to Adrian Van Hooydonk, BMW VP of Design, the Bavarians will further distinguish their M models from the rest of the lineup: “We are making subtle changes already: all future M cars will have blue brake callipers, or gold when carbon discs are fitted. We’re looking at graphite door mirrors and wheel finishes, and black chrome exhaust tips too.” The renderings show the F80 M3 having its front-end heavily influenced by the new M6 models, with two large air intakes, air curtains and extremely aggressive, road-focused look. Van Hooydonk also says that BMW is “working hard to make the interiors of our M cars feel more distinct. We are developing new fabrics for use in our top-end cabins, and you’ll see more aluminum and blue strips inside M cars.” BMW’s M Division is investing a lot of their time into weight reductions techniques via use of carbon fiber materials. The roof of the M3 will be baked from CFRP, and BMW is developing the first ceramic brakes seen on an M3, and the future M4 coupe. Under the hood, the engine of choice is a six-cylinder turbocharged engine dubbed S55. We learned that the M3 and M4 models will deliver 440 horsepower and has a redline of 8000 RPM. Thanks to the lower weight and increased power, the new M3/M4 will be faster than the current generation E90/E92 M3, around 4.3 seconds from 0 to 62 mph. The three powerful M models (M3, M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible) will be offered with a manual transmission and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The article 2014 BMW M3 – Realistic Renderings appeared first on BMW BLOG